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With more than 2,500 team members from Florida to Alaska, LifeView Group’s impact can be felt every day for those we serve. In our 2023 fiscal year, our team members provided:

Our team members share our mission of “helping people” every day. Some of their stories are below.

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Eric’s journey through Lakeview’s residential programs

Over the course of seven months, Eric progressed through Lakeview’s Short-Term Residential Treatment (SRT) program and Lodges program, both tailored to support individuals grappling with substance misuse and co-occurring mental health challenges. These programs provide a structured environment where individuals can address their struggles, develop healthier coping strategies and build a foundation for long-term recovery. […]

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United Way Emerald Coast supports Lakeview Center homeless outreach

DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Homeless individuals struggling with mental health issues will soon have better access to housing while they strive for stability, thanks to support of Lakeview Center by United Way Emerald Coast. Lakeview Center was named a United Way Emerald Coast partner agency for 2024 with a $19,066 grant towards […]

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Congratulations to Global Connections to Employment Team Member of the Quarter, Liberty!

Liberty Hoekstra, food service supervisor at Eielson Air Force Base, has been named Global Connections to Employment’s Team Member of the Quarter for her compassionate leadership and dedication to her team. Supervising 6–12 team members who serve 600 customers daily, Liberty developed unique ways to show her appreciation through small tokens like keychains, lanyards, and […]

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Congratulations to FamiliesFirst Network Team Member of the Quarter, Bill!

Bill Ritter, system support specialist, has been named FamiliesFirst Network’s Team Member of the Quarter for his exceptional dedication and support. Bill goes above and beyond his duties, often stepping in to assist teammates during PTO, ensuring tasks are completed with the same care and attention he applies to all his work. Marisela DeWitt shared, […]

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Congratulations to Lakeview Center Team Member of the Quarter, Britt!

Britt Barnes, case manager on the FACT Team, has been named Lakeview Center’s Team Member of the Quarter for her exceptional dedication and advocacy. ecently, Britt worked alongside a colleague to assist a client who had been declining in health. The team was unsure of the cause, but the client was experiencing pain and had […]

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Congratulations to LifeView Group Team Member of the Quarter, Jennie!

Jennie Butler, benefits coordinator, has been named LifeView Group’s Team Member of the Quarter for her exceptional contributions to the annual Health & Welfare (H&W) audit at GCE, our affiliate providing career services for team members with disabilities. Over the past three years, Jennie has progressively taken on more responsibility in the audit process, and […]

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FamiliesFirst Network receives national Adoption Excellence Award from Children’s Bureau

Pensacola, Fla. (November 21, 2024) – Local children awaiting adoption – and the Northwest Florida families eager to adopt – are in good hands, according to news from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. FamiliesFirst Network has received the national Adoption Excellence Award by the Children’s Bureau. This award recognizes the organization’s exceptional commitment […]

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Local churches, nonprofits unite to support teens in foster care

FamiliesFirst Network provides child welfare, foster care and adoption services, helping abused and neglected children from Walton to Escambia County. Seeing an increased need for supporting teens in foster care, FamiliesFirst Network alerted partners with CarePortal – a nationwide platform that connects supporters to meet the needs of kids and families in crisis. Crosspoint Church […]

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Lakeview Center secures $320,000 Florida Blue Mental Wellbeing Grant

Lakeview Center has been awarded a mental wellbeing grant for $320,000 over the next four years from the Florida Blue Foundation – the only organization in Northwest Florida to receive this prestigious funding. This grant will be instrumental in enhancing Lakeview Center’s efforts to develop a robust behavioral health workforce pipeline through expanded internship opportunities […]